A couple of lockers down from the team leader in facial hair, there’s a new beard in the Astros clubhouse. Righthander Mike Fiers, who was acquired from the Brewers along with outfielder Carlos Gomez at midweek, arrived Sunday for his first day in an Astros uniform. He planned a bullpen session with pitching coach Brent […]
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Astros ace lefthander Dallas Keuchel overcame a 44-pitch second inning to take the American League lead for victories with his 13th of the season Saturday night at Minute Maid Park. By beating the Diamondbacks 9-2 before a crowd of 36,602 Keuchel set a franchise record by winning his first 10 home decisions this season. He’s […]
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The Astros optioned rookie righthander Vince Velasquez to Class AA Corpus Christi after he threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings of relief Saturday in the 9-2 victory over the Diamondbacks. Velasquez will pitch out of the bullpen for the Hooks. He was sent down to make room on the roster for righthanded starter Mike Fiers, who […]
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Hank Conger’s teammates started teasing him in the Astros’ dugout immediately after rookie phenom Carlos Correa drilled a two-run home run to right field Saturday night. It’s not easy to overshadow a guy who hit two home runs, including the first grand slam of his career, as Conger did Saturday at Minute Maid Park. Yet, […]
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Righthander Mike Fiers, who was acquired along with Carlos Gomez from the Brewers on Thursday, will make his Astros debut Tuesday night against the Rangers in Arlington. Astros manager A.J. Hinch announced that Lance McCullers will open the three-game series against the Rangers on Monday. He will be followed by Fiers on Tuesday and Scott […]
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Considering the off-the-field adjustments that are part of a trade, A.J. Hinch wanted to give Mike Fiers time to adjust before his first start since he was acquired from the Brewers last Thursday. “He’s had to get himself moved here and get himself ready,” Hinch said. “Some of the baseball for a pitcher has taken […]
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Righthander Collin McHugh hopes to tighten things up Sunday against the Diamondbacks in his first start since he gave up five runs in five innings in his last start. McHugh (12-5, 4.43 ERA) set a new career high for victories Tuesday, but he readily admitted that he wasn’t at his best in the 10-5 victory […]
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Righthander Samuel Deduno, who has been on the disabled list with a lower right back strain since May 14, will undergo season-ending hip surgery Tuesday in Nashville. Deduno, who hopes to become a preacher after he retires, is uncertain if he’ll pitch again. “Everything that happens to me in regards to my life like injuries […]
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